1010 or 1400 Router???

[Zacharytanner]

Guys,
I am thinking about adding a new router. I have a 2000 which I only use in a table. I want to use the rails and LR32 system eventually...
Which one and why?

Thanks,
Frank

 

[peter halle]

Both routers will work on the rails and with the LR-32 system.  The ergonomics of the 1010 are better with the LR-32 than the 1400.  If you have a bunch of 1/2 inch shank bits then that will tip the scales to the 1400.

I have a 1400 and love it.  But I could see a 1010 in the long-term future.

Peter

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Your current bit collection may be the deciding factor.  If you have a good compliment of 1/2" shank bits to use in and out of a router table, you may not want to invest in 1/4" or 8mm shank bits required with the OF 1010.  If the smaller size and lighter weight or dust pickup differences are important factors between the 1010 and 1400, then that might sway you.  In use, I don't see any other reasons.  They're both great routers.

 

[Zacharytanner]

Thanks Peter and Ken..... I missed the whole bit size completely...Guess I assumed it would come with 2 collet sizes like my dewalt and PC...OOPS

 

[peter halle]

Thanks Peter and Ken..... I missed the whole bit size completely...Guess I assumed it would come with 2 collet sizes like my dewalt and PC...OOPS

It does come with 2  [big grin].  1/4 inch and 8mm.

Peter

 

[Zacharytanner]

Peter....You got me  ;D

Frank

 

[peter halle]

I really wish that 8mm was more available here.  It bridges the gap between 1/4 and 1/2 and in the less than the heaviest duty applications would be fine.  

Peter

 

[nclemmons]

Lee Valley has a pretty good selection of 8mm router bits.

neil

 

[ericbuggeln]

I have the 1400 and like it a lot, both on and off the LR32 rail. Unless you already have a lot of 1/4 bits just dont ever pick up a 1010 and you will be oblivious to how heavy the 1400 is. Its working for me. Eric

 

[BMH]

If you going to use the LR32 the 1010 is the best choice. I start with the LR32 and the 1400 and realize how heavy the router was and how strong the springs are especially after 800 holes. The 1010 is lighter with springs that are more adapted to the LR 32.
That being said I really like both router but they both have there niche.

Bruce

 

[Zacharytanner]

I think I am going with the 1010

Thanks for the input guys.

Frank

 

[Roseland]

My first Festool router was the OF1400, chosen because of the 1/2" capacity and ease of fitting guide bushes and chip deflector, and I'm very pleased with it.

However I subsequently decided I wanted to be able to rout edging flat using the angle arm (WA-OF) and edging plate (UP-OF).  Not only is the OF1400 a bit heavy for this (although the parts fit) but the clear chip guard (SF-OF) only fits the OF1010.  I had a play with one at my local dealer's open day a couple of months ago and was hooked.  I got one and it is a delight to use.

I share the other posters' comments that if you have a good selection of 1/2" cutters this may sway you, but if you don't I'd go OF1010.  I think it has all the power you're likely to need for most jobs.

Andrew

 

[Brice Burrell]

......However I subsequently decided I wanted to be able to rout edging flat using the angle arm (WA-OF) and edging plate (UP-OF).  Not only is the OF1400 a bit heavy for this (although the parts fit) but the clear chip guard (SF-OF) only fits the OF1010.  I had a play with one at my local dealer's open day a couple of months ago and was hooked.  I got one and it is a delight to use......

Andrew

Yeah, the edge routing accessories add another layer of functionality to the 1010.  I posted about these accessories on my blog recently.  Check out the video to a good idea of how it all works.  The Green and Dark Blue blog: edge routing accessories.

 

[Steve R]

Looking back on many Festool posts... Here is the confluence:

If you own only one router the 1400 as it can do it all 32mm and larger stuff..

Only do 32mm 1010 and a trim router.

Just want a table mount / handheld system that will not have an issue cutting anything 2000 is it the hero.

So you see you really need all three and every other Festool product made [big grin] [thumbs up]

You have the 2000 go for the 1010...think about the trim router.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[ama]

I really wish that 8mm was more available here.  It bridges the gap between 1/4 and 1/2 and in the less than the heaviest duty applications would be fine.  

Peter

Not only that, but the selection of ball bearings for 8 mm is far greater than for the imperial sizes and 12 mm. This probably isn't a deciding factor for most people but I really want to be able to slap on a 3 mm larger bearing on the flush trimmer for rough sizing before going back to go perfectly flush.

It is also nice to be able to go with a slightly smaller bearing to give you one more shot at getting your edge just right without modifying your pattern. Oops. [embarassed]